… Unifor at Glasgow COP meeting November 16, 2021 Share Main Image … Scotland, helping to ensure Canada signed onto the Just Transition Declaration. “It was vital that Unifor be at these meetings. The voice of workers needs to be heard when decisions about climate …
… Unifor serves Detroit Three automakers with notice to bargain … for the auto sector in Canada both in terms of the historic transition to electric vehicle manufacturing and the current economic challenges confronting workers,” said Lana Payne, Unifor National President. “Auto …
… Assaults on bus drivers still considered part of the job by WorkSafeBC July 17, 2019 Share A disturbingly high number of … WorkSafeBC recognized that physically and mentally injured workers need and deserve compensation.” Tana MacKay is a bus … and Safety Committee in Victoria. She advocates for injured workers and recently spoke at a government review of …
… Helping workers means more than money for severance and tuition … Main Image Image Today is a heartbreaking day for forestry workers in Nova Scotia and a shameful reminder of the … me up at night, and why Unifor is so dedicated to a Just transition forworkers facing such change. The union has …
… Climate plan is ambitious but leaves many questions about transition December 11, 2020 Share Main Image Image OTTAWA … Environment and a Healthy Economy , commits to many important steps to cut pollution and create jobs, but leaves … no conversation more urgent than the one about safeguarding workers and communities during the transition.” The plan is …
… Unifor 4304 President available to speak with media on GRT … morning. “Job action is always a last resort. Transit workers face difficult working conditions, and our members … contract. Elected local union leadership, also frontline workers, will be available for comment. Local 4304, which …
… Unifor launches legal challenge to Translink layoffs April 23, … public transit system while tens of thousands of essential workers rely on it every day.” Close to 1,000 transit … seeking to have the lay-offs rescinded, or at minimum pay workers during the 60 days. In the meantime, Unifor is …
… Unifor members ratify contract with Coast Mountain Bus Company … and the quality of life for Metro Vancouver’s transit workers and their families,” said Lana Payne, Unifor … shuttle drivers; improved watch differentials for SeaBus workers; and additional Women’s Advocate and Mental Health …
… Climate policy must make workers a priority October 13, 2021 Share Main Image Image … is undertaking consultations as step towards the “Just Transition Act” promised during the Trudeau government’s …
… Unifor members discuss the impact of climate change on jobs … aspects of climate change and its implications forworkers. On Friday, a panel featuring Benoit Potvin, … discussion highlighted the need for thoughtful planning in transitioning to a greener economy, with references to …
… February 14, 2022 Share Main Image Image OAKVILLE – Unifor Local 1256 announced Monday it was giving Oakville … members. “No one should be surprised that these essential workers at Oakville Transit are frustrated and rejected the … additional sick days and better language for casual workers. “Our drivers have worked tirelessly through the …
… River Transit March 30, 2017 Share Waterloo—The transit authority’s refusal to augment training and take working … in the Kitchener-Waterloo and Cambridge area. “When workers vote to strike over working conditions, you know … transit operators, service attendants, and skilled trades workers at Grand River Transit. -30- For more information, …
… Unifor Local 4304 members ratify contract with Grand River … leave. A suite of changes will improve scheduling forworkers. The company will begin assisting with funding for … transit operators and nearly 90 Skilled Trades and support workers. Unifor is Canada’s largest union in the private …
… Unifor and PWTransit reach tentative agreement in Comox Valley … place on Sunday, November 26, 2023. “With Unifor, transit workers across British Columbia have been successful at … largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy. The union …
… Metro Vancouver coalition forms to support Yes vote in referendum December 11, 2014 … 5,000 transit operators, mechanics, SeaBus and maintenance workers in Metro Vancouver in Union locals 111 and 2200. … Federation of Labour, representing over 500,000 unionized workers across the province, unanimously supported a …
… Without more buses, Metro Vancouver transit funding won’t stop … transit operators, skilled trades, SeaBus and support workers say the new funding plan announced today by the … representing 1,000 skilled trades, SeaBus and support workers, says a new SeaBus will be helpful to commuters but …
… Oakville transit operators begin strike action February 17, 2022 Share Main Image … a 72-hour strike notice on February 14, 2022. “Front line workers have served with distinction during the pandemic and … additional sick days and better language for casual workers. “Inflation is taking a significant bite out of …
… agreement has been reached between Bombardier and Unifor Local 1075 representing workers at the company’s plant in this northwestern Ontario city. “This deal is fair to the Thunder Bay workers at Bombardier while ensuring the continued …
… Unifor delegation attends COP24 Conference December 17, 2018 … 2–14. “We are here to raise the bar when it comes to Just Transition,” said Sari Sairanen, Unifor Director of Health, … and Environment. “Unifor, like other unions, want to ensure workers are at the table not on the menu when their futures …
… Unifor and GRT to return to bargaining table on 8th day of … said Tim Jewell, Unifor Local 4304 President. “Transit workers deserve a safe and respectful work environment.” On … said Tim Jewell, Unifor Local 4304 President. “Transit workers deserve a safe and respectful work environment.” On …
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